Code of Conduct

1. Purpose

The Perl Foundation believes our community should be truly open for
everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and
welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual
orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, preferred operating
system, programming language, or text editor.

This code of conduct outlines our expectations for participant
behavior. We invite all sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees,
vendors, and other participants to help us realize a safe and positive
conference experience for everyone.

2. Scope

We expect all conference participants (sponsors, volunteers, speakers,
attendees, vendors, and other guests) to abide by this code of conduct
at all conference venues and conference-related social events.

3. Expected Behavior

Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.

Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior and speech.

Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants.

Alert conference organizers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.

4. Unacceptable Behavior

Unacceptable behaviors include: intimidating, harassing, abusive,
discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning conduct by any attendees. All
YAPC::NA venues may be shared with members of the public; please be
respectful to all patrons of these locations.

If anyone engages in unacceptable behavior, the conference organizers
may take any action they deem appropriate including expulsion from the
conference without warning or refund.

6. What to do if you witness or are subject to unacceptable behavior

If you are subject to unacceptable behavior, notice that someone else
is being subject to unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns,
please notify coc@yapcna.org if possible or if impractical, Todd Rinaldo as soon as possible.